The goal of Demographic Research is to describe and project demographic change and analyze the causes and consequences of the observed population-related patterns. The research team serves the public and private sectors as well as nonprofit organizations.

The United States is mandated by the U.S. Constitution to count its population once each decade. Data collected by the decennial census determines the number of seats each state has in the U.S. House of Representatives (a process called apportionment) and the distribution of billions in federal funds to local communities.

Getting the count right matters! Arkansas receives six to seven billion annually in federal dollars based on the results of the national census. These funds support Medicaid and grants for transportation, education, public housing, community development, and dozens of other critical federal programs.

The Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program (PEP) produces estimates of the population for the United States, individual states, Puerto Rico, metropolitan and micropolitan statistical areas, and counties, cities and towns.

The American Community Survey (ACS) is an ongoing survey that provides vital information on a yearlybasis about our nation and its people. It helps local officials, community leaders, and businesses understand the demographic changes taking place in their communities.

Income and poverty information is produced by multiple agencies within the Federal Government. The data on this page are from the Statistics of Income division (SOI) of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for county income and from the Census Bureau’s Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates program (SAIPE) for counties and school districts.

The U.S. Census Bureau's Small Area Health Insurance Estimates program is the only source of data for single-year estimates of health insurance coverage for all U.S. counties using selected economic and demographic characteristics.

Provides a simple method of accessing demographic data produced by the US Census Bureau Population Estimates Program. US, State, and County dataonage, sex, ethnicity, and race is available from 2010 through 2017 and includes a graphing feature.

Every five years the US Census Bureau measures US business activity by conducting an Economic Census. Based on data from approximately 3.7 million business locations, the census provides the foundation for determining the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) and other leading economic indicators.

This site provides actionable data for economic developers interested in site requests, developing metrics, grant writing and strategic planning. Stats America provides effective access to hundreds of data sets from dozens of federal, state and commercial sources. All data is verified, sourced and pdated as soon as new information is released.

2020 Census: Accurate count key in Arkansas, but broadband access raises concernsBy Ginny Monk | November 25, 2018 With about 17 months until the start of the 2020 U.S. Census, experts are looking at ways to hurdle over issues like Internet … Read MorePublished on December 12, 2018By Census Reporter

The Census Bureau has announced new rules.The Census Bureau has announced new rules for disclosure control in public use data products, including both ACS microdata and small-area data from the 2020 census. Read the Census … Read MorePublished on December 12, 2018By Census Reporter

Embargoed Until: 12:01 a.m. EDT, Thursday, December 6, 2018Five-year Trends for Arkansas and Its Counties Press Release | December 6, 2018 The 2013-2017 American Community Survey five-year estimates released today by the Census Bureau feature more than … Read MorePublished on December 6, 2018By Susan Jackson

Arkansas’ Poverty Percentage Eighth Highest in USFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Release | December 5, 2018 December 5, 2018 – The US Census Bureau has released the Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates (SAIPE) for 2017, … Read MorePublished on December 5, 2018By Susan Jackson

Third Quarter 2018 Quarterly Services SurveyThe U.S. Census Bureau will release the Quarterly Services Survey data for the third quarter of 2018 on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018 at 10 a.m. … Read MorePublished on December 3, 2018

U.S. Census Bureau Releases Small Area Income and Poverty EstimatesIn 2017, 11.3 percent of counties had a statistically significant increase in median household income compared to 2007 … Read MorePublished on December 3, 2018

2018 Families and Living Arrangements TablesAdults in the United States are increasingly delaying saying “I Do” as the median age at first marriage continues to climb. … Read MorePublished on November 14, 2018

Webinar on Release of 2013-2017 American Community Survey Five-Year EstimatesThe U.S. Census Bureau will hold a webinar on Nov. 27, 2018, in advance of the Dec. 6 release of the 2013-2017 American Community Survey five-year estimates. … Read MorePublished on November 13, 2018

New Statistics from the American Community Survey to Be EmbargoedThe U.S. Census Bureau will offer an embargo period for subscribers to view statistics from the 2013-2017 American Community Survey five-year estimates. … Read MorePublished on November 8, 2018

School Engagement Higher for Children in Extracurricular ActivitiesA new report shows that children tend to have higher levels of school engagement when involved in one or more activities, like sports, lessons or clubs. … Read MorePublished on November 6, 2018

New Data Linking College Degrees and EarningsThe U.S. Census Bureau released new data on labor market outcomes for college graduates as part of the Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes (PSEO). … Read MorePublished on October 9, 2018

Five-year Trends for Arkansas and Its Counties Press Release | December 6, 2018 The 2013-2017 American Community Survey five-year estimates released today by the Census Bureau feature more than ... Read More

Release Number: CB18-SFS.58 After a meeting with the National Council of Senior Citizens, President John F. Kennedy encouraged all Americans to pay tribute to older people across the country by ... Read More

PROFILE AMERICA FACTS FOR FEATURES: CB18-FF.04 In 1978, a joint congressional resolution established Asian/Pacific American Heritage Week. The first 10 days of May were chosen to coincide with two ... Read More

Written by: Kelly Ann Holder, Special Assistant, Social, Economic, and Housing Statistics Division, U.S. Census Bureau They Are Half the Size of the Living Vietnam Veteran Population The 3.3 million ... Read More

Written by: Lynda Laughlin, Chief, Industry and Occupation Statistics Branch, U.S. Census Bureau In 2016, median earnings for women was $40,675 compared with $50,741 for men. While the female-to-male earnings ... Read More